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Emma Twyford first British woman to climb 9a, Big Bang at Lower Pen Trwyn
19/09/2019 - Climbing
Emma Twyford first British woman to climb 9a, Big Bang at Lower Pen Trwyn
On 17 September 2019 British rock climber Emma Twyford successfully redpointed Big Bang at Lower Pen Trwyn in North Wales. In doing so she has become the first British woman to climb 9a.
Sébastien Bouin tames La Rage d’Adam in Verdon Gorge
07/09/2019 - Climbing
Sébastien Bouin tames La Rage d’Adam in Verdon Gorge
French climber Sébastien Bouin has made the first ascent of La Rage d’Adam in the Verdon Gorges. Graded 9b/+, this currently stands as one of the most difficult sport climbs in France.
Stefano Ghisolfi climbing Perfecto Mundo, 9b+ at Margalef
08/07/2019 - Climbing
Stefano Ghisolfi climbing Perfecto Mundo, 9b+ at Margalef
The video of Italy's Stefano Ghisolfi repeating Perfecto Mundo, the 9b+ at Margalef in Spain he repeated on 7 December 2018 considered one of the most difficult sport climbs in the world.
Sébastien Bouin climbs Move, Adam Ondra's 9b/+ at Flatanger in Norway
18/06/2019 - Climbing
Sébastien Bouin climbs Move, Adam Ondra's 9b/+ at Flatanger in Norway
Seb Bouin from France yesterday made the first repeat of Move at the Hanshelleren cave in Flatanger, Norway, established in 2013 by Adam Ondra.
Laura Rogora fires Rèveille-toi, new 9a at Cueva of Collepardo
04/06/2019 - Climbing
Laura Rogora fires Rèveille-toi, new 9a at Cueva of Collepardo
Roman rock climber Laura Rogora has made the first ascent of Rèveille-toi, 9a sports climb at the crag Cueva di Collepardo, Italy.
Sarah Kampf controls Headcrash in Frankenjura
28/05/2019 - Climbing
Sarah Kampf controls Headcrash in Frankenjura
Sarah Kampf, née Sarah Seeger, has repeated the powerful Headcrash, an 8c sports climb originally freed by Werner Thon in the Frankenjura, Germany. The 38-year-old mother of two recounts her road to the redpoint.
Piotr Schab fires Fight or Flight 9b at Oliana
02/05/2019 - Climbing
Piotr Schab fires Fight or Flight 9b at Oliana
Sport climbing in Spain: Piotr Schab from Poland has redpointed his first 9b, Fight or Flight established by Chris Sharma at Oliana in Spain.
Felipe Camargo battles his way up El bon combat 9b
21/04/2019 - Climbing
Felipe Camargo battles his way up El bon combat 9b
Brazilian climber Felipe Camargo has made the third ascent of El Bon Combat at Cova de Ocell in Spain after Chris Sharma and Jakob Schubert.
Sébastien Bouin makes first repeat of Mamichula, Adam Ondra’s 9b at Oliana
16/04/2019 - Climbing
Sébastien Bouin makes first repeat of Mamichula, Adam Ondra’s 9b at Oliana
Yesterday at Oliana in Spain French rock climber Seb Bouin made the first repeat of Mamichula, the 9b sports climbed first ascended in 2017 by Adam Ondra.
Yuji Hirayama and Sachi Amma at the top of their climbing game
30/03/2019 - Climbing
Yuji Hirayama and Sachi Amma at the top of their climbing game
While Yuji Hirayama has made the first ascent of his 8c+ project in Japan aged 50, in Spain 30-year-old Sachi Amma has redpointed his third 9b, Stoking the fire at Santa Linya.
Margo Hayes climbs Papichulo at Oliana, her third 9a+
23/03/2019 - Climbing
Margo Hayes climbs Papichulo at Oliana, her third 9a+
American sports climber Margo Hayes has repeated Papichulo at Oliana in Spain. This is her third 9a+ after La Rambla at Siurana and Biographie at Céüse.
Adam Ondra climbs 9b again / Neanderthal repeat at Santa Linya
12/02/2019 - Climbing
Adam Ondra climbs 9b again / Neanderthal repeat at Santa Linya
Sport climbing in Spain: at Santa Linya Adam Ondra has repeated Neanderthal, a 9b sports climb first ascended by Chris Sharma in 2009
Jakob Schubert makes first repeat of Neanderthal, Chris Sharma 9b at Santa Linya
29/12/2018 - Climbing
Jakob Schubert makes first repeat of Neanderthal, Chris Sharma 9b at Santa Linya
Austrian climber Jakob Schubert has made the first repeat of Neanderthal, the 9b sports climb put up by Chris Sharma in 2009 at the Santa Linya in Spain.
Stefano Ghisolfi portrays his Perfecto Mundo at Margalef
14/12/2018 - Interviews
Stefano Ghisolfi portrays his Perfecto Mundo at Margalef
Interview with Stefano Ghisolfi after his repeat of Perfecto Mundo, the 9b+ at Margalef in Spain considered one of the most difficult sport climbs in the world. After Adam Ondra, Chris Sharma and Alexander Megos, the 25-year-old climber from Italy...
Corsica: summer rock climbing on the island’s best crags
19/09/2018 - Climbing
Corsica: summer rock climbing on the island’s best crags
Sport climbing in Corsica: the best summer crags to climb in the shade and avoid the sweltering heat. By Thierry Souchard and Maurizio Oviglia
Adam Ondra convinces his Disbelief 9b in Canada
22/07/2018 - Climbing
Adam Ondra convinces his Disbelief 9b in Canada
25-year-old Czech sports climber Adam Ondra has freed a 9b slab, Disbelief at the sports crag Acephale in Canada.